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Model Tested: 2018 Kia Rio EX 5-Door Hatchback Engine: 1.6-liter gas direct injection 4-cylinder Power: 130 horsepower, 119 lb. ft. of torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 28/city, 37/highway, 32/combined Base Price: $18,700 As Tested: $20,225 Overview: We rarely drive this genre of … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Fiat 500 Abarth Hatchback Engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged I-4, 160 horsepower 183 lb-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed manual, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 28-mpg city/33-mpg highway/30-mpg combined Base Price: $19,995 As Tested: $22,975 Performance: Quick and nimble go-kart handling Darts through traffic Dual exhaust … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Acura TLX 3.5L AWD A-SPEC Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 290 horsepower 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city/29-mpg highway/23-mpg combined Base Price: $44,800 As Tested: $45,750 Performance: Athletic handling Good highway fuel economy—our best was 32.4 mpg … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5T AWD Touring Engine: 1.5-liter I-4 turbocharged, 190 horsepower 179 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city/33-mpg highway/29-mpg combined Base Price: $33,695 As Tested: $34,595 Performance: Good fuel economy—we equaled EPA highway estimate Pretty … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Blue Engine: 1.6-liter I-4 Atkinson-cycle, 104 horsepower 109 lb-ft torque plus electric motor, 43 horsepower 125 lb-ft torque, net system power 139 hp, 195 lb-ft Transmission: 6-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 57-mpg city/59-mpg highway/58-mpg combined … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Genesis G90 RWD 3.3T Premium Engine: 3.3-liter V-6 turbo, 365 horsepower 376 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city/24-mpg highway/20-mpg combined Base Price: $68,100 As Tested: $69,050 Performance: Silky smooth, very powerful V-6 Luxurious highway ride … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Boxer, 152 horsepower 145 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city/36-mpg highway/30-mpg combined Base Price: $21,995 As Tested: $26,560 Performance: Nimble handling Fun to drive Good acceleration for horsepower … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4×4 Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 180 horsepower 175 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city/30-mpg highway/25-mpg combined Base Price: $28,595 As Tested: $33,565 Performance: Very pleasant highway ride Smooth engine Transmission has to downshift … read more
Model Tested: 2017 VW Tiguan 2.0T SEL 4Motion Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 turbocharged, 200 horsepower 201 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city/24-mpg highway/21-mpg combined Base Price: $36,475 As Tested: $37,870 Performance: Peppy four-cylinder engine Good, but not spectacular fuel … read more
